Johanna Read

Canada, Vancouver

▪️Responsible tourism writer. Bylines: Nat Geo/Fodor’s/T+L/TIME/Forbes/Lonely Planet▪️Management consultant & former Govt of 🇨🇦 exec. IG:@TravelEaterJohanna

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Articles

Is Hyatt’s New All-Inclusive in Mazatlán Better for Families or Adults Without Kids?

1 month ago | vacaynetwork.com | Johanna Read

My butler brings me up to my serene room at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort. Explaining the amenities, he mentions that the building I’m in — number four, above the lobby — is angled for the best sunset views and that the balcony soaker tub is an ideal spot for watching it. I arrive with hours of sunshine left in my day. Still, I step out to the balcony to see what’s in store for me.
Dreamy Spa And Dream-Filled Sleep At New Hyatt Mazatlán All-Inclusive

2 months ago | forbes.com | Johanna Read

Looking for a relaxation vacation? World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds. Open just since April 2024, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort is part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection. Dreams SpaThe spa at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán is not your ordinary hotel spa.
Fiji's New Loloma Hour, for Sustainability and for Happiness

2 months ago | forbes.com | Johanna Read

Earth Hour was March 28, 2025, and Earth Day is April 22, 2025. Launching in between these two dates—on April 7, 2025—is Fiji’s new Loloma Hour, a practice encouraged for every visitor to Fiji’s 333 islands on any day of the year. Fiji’s New Loloma HourTourism Fiji created the new Loloma Hour to help the country achieve its sustainability goals. In Fiji, “loloma” is all about love, generosity and the act of giving.
Myths, Legends, and Wonders of an Amazon River Cruise in Peru

Mar 12, 2025 | vacaynetwork.com | Johanna Read

Movement catches my eye as I open the drapes of my cabin’s floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s my first morning in the Peruvian Amazon, aboard the Zafiro for a river cruise with Jungle Experiences. A dolphin arcs through the murky river framed by the emerald green of the rainforest. I can’t believe my good fortune at spotting one already. Seeing an abundance of wildlife on an Amazon cruise in Peru is pretty much guaranteed, though you never know which ones.
Rejuvenation From Nyepi-Bali’s Silent New Year-Year-Round

Feb 28, 2025 | forbes.com | Johanna Read

This year’s Balinese new year, Nyepi, falls on March 29. Called the Day of Silence, Nyepi is Bali’s most sacred religious festival. Nyepi also provides visitors to Bali with the opportunity for a one-of-a-kind experience meant to restore and rejuvenate. A stay at AYANA Bali is an ideal way to learn about and experience Nyepi—both on Nyepi day itself and every other day of the year. What is Nyepi? Bali celebrates its new year differently than anywhere else on the planet.
This Is The Most Instagrammable Hotel In The World

Feb 27, 2025 | forbes.com | Johanna Read

After 400 nominations, 64 top hotels around the world competed in a tournament to crown just one as Luxury Travel Advisor’s Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World for 2024. That winner, receiving 128,305 votes in the final round, was Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. What makes this hotel such a feast for the eyes, as well as for all the other senses? Read on for a taste (and just a few photos hinting at why).
How To Pack For An Amazon River Cruise In Peru

Feb 13, 2025 | forbes.com | Johanna Read

The new Paddington in Peru film features the Peruvian bear returning to his homeland to look for his aunt in the Amazon rainforest via river boat. Want to follow Paddington and explore Peru too? Here’s what to expect on a Peruvian Amazon river cruise, including what to pack for the hot and humid excursions. And pro tip: while a balcony cabin is fantastic on almost any other cruise, you probably won’t need it for an Amazon cruise.
What Happens If Your Vacation Coincides With a Religious Day of Silence?

Jan 21, 2025 | fodors.com | Johanna Read

Was I supposed to just silently stare at the walls of my hotel room in the dark for 24 hours? I went to Bali for Nyepi, the Balinese New Year ritual known as the Day of Silence. I was not at all sure of what to expect of the most sacred religious festival on the Island of the Gods. Would everyone really be required to stay silent for an entire day? What would I do all day if work, entertainment, travel, light, and cooking weren’t allowed?
This Is The Caribbean Destination For Aviation Aficionados

Dec 21, 2024 | forbes.com | Johanna Read

Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the island shared with French Saint Martin, is the ideal destination for those with a fascination for flying. Both on-island and via quick trips to nearby destinations, airplane fans and avgeeks can accrue several aviation bucket-list ticks and then sit back and relax while watching planes from the beaches and hillsides of the Friendly Island of Sint Maarten. Maho BeachMaho Beach is perhaps Sint Maarten’s most famous aviation site.
Want Your Wife To Be Happy? This Mountain Resort Does Too

Dec 11, 2024 | forbes.com | Johanna Read

Looking for the ultimate in mountain/ski resort destinations for the holidays or as a vacation gift for next year? Wives, husbands, kids, and, well, just about everybody will be very happy with a visit to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Note, though, that if you want to wrap your gift up with an ornament like this exclusive “I want my wife to be happy/Four Seasons Whistler” one, you’ll need to special order it from Becky Mason of Northern Flaree.